March 5, 2008
Hostel rooms in converted prisons
Does anyone here know the TV show, Redemption Hill. I've never seen it, but I learned about it by accident and was surprised to see it is closely related to travel.
Apparently it was filmed in Hawkes Bay, New Zealand at Napier Prison. Apparently travelers can spend the night there: "Accommodation includes converted cells (double rooms with loo and sink), comfortable dormitories, share rooms and original cells for the 'real experience'."
Thinking that some people might enjoy the prison experience without actually getting convicted of a crime I found a few other hostel / prisons:
Langholmens Vandrarhem STF/HI, Stockholm, Sweden
Renovated 1840's prison cells in central Stockholm, 500 meters from the subway. This used to be Sweden’s largest prison. The cafeteria is open 24 hours a day. Rates are cheaper if you are a Hostelling International member.
Jailhouse Accommodation, Christchurch, New Zealand
The old Addington Prison is not really in the city center, but the staff gets good reviews. Some people said that their room (cell?) was kind of loud...
Hostel Celica in Ljubljana, Slovenia
Lonely Planet says this is the hippest hostel in the world. It's in a good location in the center of Ljubljana, near the main station.
Hi-Ottawa Jail Hostel, Ottawa, Canada
Promises a realistic prison experience. They also play up the haunted theme with tours of the prison and its ghost stories.
Posted by James Trotta at March 5, 2008 11:27 AM | TrackBack